July 03, 2024

George Reddy Biography, Age, Death, Height, Family, Facts, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : January 15, 2021

Short Biography

George Reddy was born on 15-01-1947 in Palakkad in the state of Kerala, India. He was an Indian Student Community Leader, Revolutionary, Socialist & Activist who was the physics student at Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Other Name: George C Reddy, George Challa Reddy, George
Other Professions: Revolutionary Socialist Activist

George Reddy Complete Bio & Career

George Reddy was a university gold medalist at Osmania University. In addition to being a gold medalist, he was also student communtiy leader at the university. He raised his voice against inequality and social discrimination. He was an ardent follower of Marxist's ideology and Che Guevara by fellow students at the university. For his ideology some opposition members killed him in student hostel at the University. This event led to outrage and a student union body named Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU) was made. 

After his death a lot of films have been made on his life. On 40th anniversary of his death a short film titled Crisis on the Campus, was premiered. In addition to that a book entitled Reminiscences of George Reddy's was also released. Mani Ratnam'd film Yuva too was based on his life. A biopic film titled George Reddy in Telugu got released in November 2019.

George Reddy Popular Videos

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

He was killed at the age of 25 on 14-04-1972 in an attack at his college (Osmania University Campus) in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

DEATHDAY 14 April,1972 (Friday)
DEATH PLACE Hyderabad, Telangana
DEATH COUNTRY India

George Reddy Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He was born to Challa Raghunath Reddy & Leela Verghese into a Christian family in Palakkad. He had two sisters named Carol Reddy & Siril Reddy.

Life's Important Dates Of George Reddy

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Dark
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Palakkad, Kerala
Nationality Indian
Religion Christian
Address Hyderabad, Telangana, India
School St. Pauls School, Hyderabad
College Osmania University, Hyderabad
Qualification Graduate
Hobbies Reading Books
Marital Status Unmarried
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About George Reddy

  • A short film titled Crisis on the Campus (1971) was premiered on his 40th death anniversary in 2012.
  • Gita Ramaswamy published a book titled Jeena Hai To Marna Seekho: The Life and Times of George Reddy in 2016.
  • B. Jeevan Reddy made a Telugu biopic film based on his life titled George Reddy was released in November 2019.

George Reddy Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

George Reddy was 25 years 2 months & 30 days old age.